A Heart/life Filled with Devotion

One of the apostles I admire most is Apostle Paul. Apostle Paul lived a life with which he challenges others to imitate. One verse from Acts struck me deeply, which reveals his love towards Christ and his dedication towards doing the ministry for Jesus Christ. It can be found in Acts 20 verse 24:

"But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God."

How grateful is Paul for Jesus Christ—for saving him and transforming him into a new person. What if we live with such passion for Christ? He knew the seriousness of the sacrifice of Christ and was sure to make it known everywhere.

When I went to invigilate a group of students in an exam hall, I couldn't stay quiet and watch a kid trying to cross the norms of the seriousness of the hall. I was thoroughly disturbed. I thought the kid was not taking the seriousness of the norms of the exam hall—or the consequences of not abiding by the rules. But later, when I thought about it, I was wondering how much discomfort I must have caused Christ when I was not abiding unto the laws He has given to live. It made me say a prayer that came from a broken heart. I understood salvation ought to be an everyday experience. And here Paul understood the seriousness of God's love a lived a life that showed his devotion unto God.

Another great thing about Paul can be seen in verse 34, which goes like the following:

"You know that these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me. And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard."

He worked hard for the Lord. And he set an example in working for his needs and the people in need. What a flawless living. A life devoted only unto God. A life that is defined by hard work.

Dear God, fill us with understanding of the sacrifice you have made on the cross for us. Whenever you look at us from above, may we bring a smile to your face and not discomfort. May we be filled with the deep understanding of the devotion that we ought to have for the unconditional love that you have shown unto us. May we work hard and earn the fruit of our hard work. May we see you blessing it and increasing it enough to be shared with people in need. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.